Age Power (English)

Footpaths are not just stretches of stone or concrete. They are, in fact, pathways to health, independence, and dignity. For senior citizens especially, they can make the difference between an active lifestyle and one confined indoors. If our cities had good, safe, and well-illuminated footpaths, with occasional benches to rest, the health of citizens—particularly the […]

In the past two years, I have written two articles on friendship and its indispensability in old age. Today, once again, I felt inspired to write on the same subject. This time, the reason was a piece of news I came across in a WhatsApp group. A reputed American business magazine reported that, compared to

Recently, I came across a humorous yet thought-provoking video on WhatsApp. It was presented as comedy, but the hidden message highlighted a serious concern of our society. In the video, a lady had opened a shop with a banner behind her that read – “Relatives available on rent here.” A couple, whose son was to

A niece of mine often advises me not to drive. She says, “You’re 78 now, you should hire a driver or use Uber.” A granddaughter who lives far away is surprised to learn that I still drive myself around. Recently, I saw a post on Facebook where a 92-year-old man proudly shared that he still

You may have been the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar company, or a renowned medical practitioner whose time was so valuable that booking an appointment with you was akin to securing a meeting with royalty. Perhaps you held the office of a head of state or a famous global diplomat, surrounded by respect and attention. In

These days, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being discussed everywhere. It almost feels as if, in the near future, we won’t be able to do anything without it. But what exactly is AI? If we look closely, we have actually been using it for decades—be it a simple calculator or the early computers we worked with.

On the cricket field, once the first innings ends, a very important discussion takes place in the dressing room. The team reflects on how to play the second innings. If the first innings went well and the team is in a winning position, then the second innings is played more carefully to ensure victory. But

As we move into the later chapters of life, there arises a quiet yet powerful need—not just to live, but to live well. And by that, I don’t mean wealth, status, or activity alone. I mean living with purpose, presence, and peace. For us seniors, learning the art of living isn’t optional—it is essential. It’s

“Well, now we are old, nothing stays in memory anymore.” We’ve all heard this line at some point from an elderly person — or perhaps said it ourselves. Sometimes we forget someone’s name, and at other times, something important we had just thought of slips out of our mind. We may recognize a face but

“Grandma, my stomach hurts a lot,” a little girl groans in pain, clinging to her grandmother. Her mother is trying to get a doctor’s appointment, but until then, the child must endure the discomfort. Smiling gently, the grandmother asks for a glass of warm water, takes out some carom seed (ajwain) powder from the kitchen

One of the most striking features of modern life is the steady increase in longevity. People today are living much longer than previous generations. Yet, paradoxically, the number of those suffering from chronic ailments, both physical and mental, has risen alarmingly. If we glance back just a few decades, in an average family, when someone

A question for everyone — do you remember any of your oldest memories that still excite you when you think about them? Perhaps a childhood game, playful fights with siblings, or moments spent with classmates in school. Recall those times when small quarrels had a certain sweetness, and everything returned to normal within moments. Trips